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Thole was basically only on the Blue Jays' roster the last few years in order to catch R.A. Dickey, and Dickey is now in Atlanta. He's a career .242/.313/.306 hitter. Nov 18 - 4:06 PM

Blue Jays re-signed C Josh Thole to a one-year contract.

Thole was designated for assignment by Toronto on August 28 and released two days later, but that was mostly a procedural move to clear a spot for Dioner Navarro. Thole is back on the active roster now. Sep 1 - 11:39 AM

Thole elected to become a free agent after getting pushed off the Jays' 40-man roster over the weekend to clear a 40-man roster spot for Dioner Navarro. The 29-year-old Thole is expected to re-sign with Toronto. Aug 30 - 10:02 PM

Blue Jays designated C Josh Thole for assignment.

He's being sent out to create a spot on the active roster for the recently acquired Dioner Navarro. The Jays are hopeful that Thole, who has served as the personal catcher for R.A. Dickey, will clear waivers and return to the club when rosters expand next week. Aug 28 - 4:47 PM

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The operation was expected and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins confirmed that it took place. The surgery was expected to be an arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage. Travis will be 100 percent for the beginning of spring training, barring any setbacks.

Pillar tore a thumb ligament in early August on a successful steal attempt. He returned a month later and played with the injury down the stretch. Pillar has already begun rehabbing and should be ready in plenty of time for spring training. The 27-year-old hit .266 with seven homers, 53 RBI, 35 doubles and 14 steals over 146 games this season.